Slow cooker Oxtail stew...

Oxtail stew Winter just shouts Oxtail stew and this Oxtail slow cooker recipe is fantastic, it takes the better part of a day to cook so put it on to cook on Saturday for your Sunday lunch and give it a gentle heat about 2 hours before serving. The meat is incredibly tender and the combination of the coke and red wine do wonders. I found this recipe in Zhoozsh, Jeremy Mansfields recipe book, what a great buy, every recipe...

Chicken stroganoff in a slow cooker...

Stroganoff This has got to be one of the easiest recipes for slow cookers or crockpots and is quite delicious if I don’t say so myself. It is one of those recipes that you should keep and use as weekend hassle free recipe where you just don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen cooking. (4 people) What you need 4-6 bonesless skinless chicken breasts sliced or cubed 1 heaped tablespoon butter or margarine 1...

Fathers day Lunch...

Fathers day Dads seldom need more than to be shown that you appreciate them and what better way than to spend a little time preparing a few of his favorite meals. Spoil the Dads this weekend with a hearty lunch and a dessert that will have him singing your praises and looking forward to next year. Here are a few ideas that are really simple but will show him that you have put in the effort to make something special. Always...

Fathers day French Toast...

Fathers day breakfast Fathers day French toast is a very easy and always appreciated breakfast that never fails. This is one of my favorites, topped with bacon and sometimes a bit of cheese that is then melted under the grill and then of course smothered in syrup. Make it for the Dads this weekend, they will love it. What you need 2 Eggs 1/4 cup cream 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 slices thick bread (use a croissant for...

Cheese baked potatoes...

Twice baked potatoes These are another winter favorite of mine, crisped skins and soft fancied up insides. These baked potatoes are great on their own or as a side dish to one of the stews or roasts that I have made recently. They take a little while because you double bake them, but believe me, they are so worth it.(4 servings) What you need 2 or 3 large potatoes 1 egg lightly beaten 30ml cream or milk 30ml mayonnaise 3/4...

Slow cooker beef roast...

Slow cooker beef For this seriously simple crock pot beef recipe I used short ribs, they came out beautifully tender and the sauce was delicious. This is a no fuss, 5 minute preparation and then hours in the slow cooker to tenderise and create a fabulous, full of flavour dinner. Thanks to Knorr and Royco for this one, it just could not be easier. (4 people) What you need 1.5kg short ribs or 1 kg brisket or any other beef...

Winter beef stew...

Beef stew Winter and hearty beef stews are synonymous and this beef stew recipe is just perfect and very easy to make. It can be done on the stove top or in the oven. It is pretty much foolproof and takes only a few minutes to prepare, then just leave it to simmer and check on it from time to time. (4 to 5 hungry people) What you need 60ml Oil ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons crushed...